Association for Social Work and Social Research in Orissa, in short "ASWASRO" was established in the year 1979 as Association for Social work & Social Research in Orissa - in -short " ASWO " in 1993 " Social Research " is added in the name and it became ASWASRO. It was formed by some eminent educationist, officers, social workers to promote and facilitate social works and research in a dedicated way.

ASWASRO is a non -governmental , non-profitable , non-political, non-sectarian and non-prejudicial volontary Organisation for the social awareness , benefit,welfare and development , to activate justice,moral democracy, humanity, and philanthropy in society.